1xBit vs Thunderpick
Side-by-side comparison from our published reviews — ratings, payments, KYC, licensing, and where each one is the better fit.
1xBit
Crypto-only sportsbook-first platform founded 2016 and licensed in Curaçao, supporting 40+ cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, LTC, stablecoins and privacy coins. Anonymous one-click signup, broad market coverage, no fiat rails.
Thunderpick
Thunderpick is an esports-focused crypto casino and sportsbook with deep CS2, Dota 2, and League of Legends coverage. Offers competitive odds, casino games, and a strong community around esports betting.
1xBit vs Thunderpick: Head to Head
| 1xBit | Thunderpick | |
|---|---|---|
| OddsGuru rating | 7.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Player rating | 3.5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Type | Casino + Sportsbook | Casino + Sportsbook |
| Crypto | 17+ coins | 11+ coins |
| Fiat | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Min. deposit | — | No minimum |
| Payout speed | — | Instant |
| License | Gaming Control Anjouan | Curacao Gaming Authority |
| Mobile app | — | No |
| Established | 2016 | 2017 |
| Welcome offer | 🎲 10,000+ games and 29 cryptos — but 66% recent 1-star Trustpilot reviews | 🎮 100% up to $2,000 casino + $600 sportsbook |
Data from our published reviews, last verified during each platform's review cycle. Green marks the better option where the difference is objective.
Strengths and Weak Spots
1xBit
What we like
- Ten-year operating history with mature product polish
- Ninety-eight game providers and ten thousand-plus titles
- Twenty-nine cryptocurrencies bidirectional
- Twenty-nine languages across interface and support
- No-KYC at signup — email registration only
- Single wallet across casino, sportsbook, esports, racing
What we don't
- Sixty-six percent of recent Trustpilot reviews are one-star
- Documented win-confiscation pattern across years and currencies
- Deposits confiscated without any withdrawal attempt in worst cases
- Generic 'Terms violation' justifications without case-specific evidence
- 1xBet family operational pattern flagged at related operators
- Multiple players have filed regulatory complaints with the licensee
Thunderpick
What we like
- Deepest esports coverage in crypto gambling (CS2, Valorant, Dota 2, LoL)
- Same-Game Combo on esports with 100+ markets per CS2 match
- Thunderpick World Championship CS2 sponsorship
- 6,000+ casino games from 70+ providers
- Live streaming on esports + select traditional sports
- Fresh 2024-format Curaçao license (OGL/2024/677/0722)
What we don't
- No Bet Builder on traditional sportsbook (only esports SGC)
- Post-win KYC verification cycles extend beyond published target
- 40× wagering on casino welcome bonus (high vs segment)
- No fiat deposit rails — crypto-only at cashier
- No dedicated poker room
- Restricted from US, UK, FR, NL, Malta, Denmark, Spain + more
Verdict: Thunderpick
Thunderpick takes it on our scorecard, 8.8 to 7.4. That gap is the review math, not a knockout — 1xBit still wins on specific rows above, so check the ones that matter to how you actually play. Full reasoning lives in the Thunderpick review and the 1xBit review.